Hosparus – Hospice of Southern Indiana will host their annual “Dancing with the Stars and Style Show” event at Hubers Winery Plantation Hall on Tuesday, September 1. The doors open at 5 p.m. for guests to view the silent auction items and enjoy a light buffet. Tickets for this event are $50 each.
This is the 6th annual United We Stand fundraiser for Hosparus of Southern Indiana (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Indiana). Last year more than 800 attended and the net revenue for Hosparus was over $83,000. Hosparus raises money by sponsoring a Fashion Show, which includes local retailers from Sisters on the Square in Salem, Priddy Accessories in New Albany, Petunias in Jeffersonville, and Yudofskys in Louisville.
The main feature is the “Dancing with the Stars” contest. The dancers for this year are (1) Bob Koetter Jr., President of Koetter Construction, Inc. (2) Missi Sprigler, WKLO 96.9 Radio Account Executive (3) Tom Tolone, President of Cherryman Industries, Inc. (4) Jill Kraft Scott, Speech Therapist for NAFC Schools (5) Mike Kelley, President of W M Kelley Co., Inc. and (6) Amy Huber, 4th Grade Teacher at Holy Family.
The sponsors this year, without whom none of this would be possible, are:DIAMOND
W M Kelley Co., Inc.PLATINUM
Horseshoe Foundation, Robertson Crushed Stone, Eckart LLC, Star Electric Co., Ballenger Scott Grau Group, Hubers Winery, and Tom Koetter.GOLD
Libs Paving, Independent Piping, J & J Pallet, Kraft Funeral Service, Koetter Construction, and Miss Jan Investments LLC. SILVER
Jeans Extrusions, Inc., Bennett & Bennett Insurance, Deco Paper, Bill & Juanita Beach and the John H. Schnatter Family.BRONZE
Pepsi America, Dennis Miles, Community First Bank, Rodefer Moss & Co, Paul Rutherford, Public Accountant, Harrison County Community Foundation, Grant Line Garden Center, New Albany Auto Body, Sounds Unlimited and the Courier-Journal.HONORARY
Dental Practice of John Sisk, Sellersburg Stone, Metro Urology and Arbor Place/The Pines.

Lastly, there will be a live auction and silent auction. This year the live auction will include a Fur Coat from Yudofsky's, a week at a Beach House in Florida, an autographed jacket and movie script of John Travolta, Lasik Eye Surgery by John Kenyon Eye Institute and several other selected items.
The silent auction items a multitude of items donated by local businesses and individuals. They range from gift cards at your favorite local restaurants, quilts, tickets to sporting events, jewelry, wine baskets, oil paintings, and many, many more.
Everyone that attends is guaranteed to have a great time!
Anyone interested in attending or donating to this event should contact Jamie at Hosparus 812-945-4596, Ann Bennett 812-989-6244, Teresa Rutherford 812-967-4297, Jean Everage 812-923-3252, Roberta Craig 812-923-3328, Ginnie Lee 812-972-1780, or Betty Roll 812-923-8025.